MakeMyTrip Witnesses 3400% Surge In Lakshadweep Searches Since PM Modi's Visit

Lakshweep: Ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited pristine and serene beaches of Lakshweep on January 4, Union Territory has bagged top spot as most searched keyword on Google in India. 

search for Union Territory, on Friday, surged after more than 50,000 users searched Lakshweep on Google. 

Online travel company MakeMyTrip, on Monday, claimed that ir platform witnessed a massive 3400% surge in searches for Lakshweep after PM Modi's recent visit to union territory.

MakeMyTrip took to X, formerly Twitter, and wrote, "NewsFlash: We have observed a 3400% increase in on-platform searches for Lakshweep ever since Honorable PM’s visit." 

It furr said, “This interest in Indian beaches has inspired us to launch a 'Beaches of India' campaign on platform with offers and discounts to encourage Indian travellers to explore country’s stunning beaches. Keep watching this space!”

NewsFlash: We have observed a 3400% increase in on-platform searches for Lakshweep ever since Honorable PM’s visit. 

This interest in Indian beaches has inspired us to launch a 'Beaches of India' campaign on platform with offers and discounts to encourage Indian travellers… pic.twitter.com/4CYb1iApZG

— MakeMyTrip (@makemytrip)

PM Modi, who was in Lakshweep on January 2 and 3 to inaugurate several projects, also went snorkelling to explore undersea life. He posted pictures of his undersea exploration on X and early morning walks on pristine beaches.

PM wrote on X, "For those who wish to embrace venturer in m, Lakshweep has to be on your list. During my stay, I also tried snorkelling - what an exhilarating experience it was." 

Recently, I h opportunity to be among people of Lakshweep. I am still in awe of stunning beauty of its islands and incredible warmth of its people. I h opportunity to interact with people in Agatti, Bangaram and Kavaratti. I thank people of … pic.twitter.com/tYW5Cvgi8N

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)

However, a diplomatic row erupted after three Deputy Ministers of Maldives criticised PM Modi for his post on 'X' following his visit to Lakshweep. y inferred that it was an attempt to project Union Territory as an alternative tourist destination to Maldives.

act led to suspension of ministers by Maldives government for derogatory social media posts against PM Modi. 

Several Maldivian media outlets, quoting officials, reported that deputy ministers in youth ministry, Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid, have been suspended over ir posts. row erupted on a day President Dr Mohamed Muizzu embarked on a week-long visit to China.